How to Use sprinkle in a Sentence

sprinkle

1 of 2 verb

• I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.
• He sprinkled water on the plants.
• She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them.
• Serve hot and sprinkle cheese on top.
  — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
• Brush the crust with milk and sprinkle with salt.
  — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
• When in doubt, sprinkle on the cheese.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
• The plans are sprinkled with pay-for-play.
  — Edwin C. Yohnka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
• To use it, sprinkle it over and around ant mounds.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
• As kale drains, sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
• Make a groove around the edge and sprinkle the salt in it.
  — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
• Add the onion and sprinkle it with about half of the salt.
  — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
• Tyus Jones had a three-minute stint sprinkled in.
  — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
• And then Justin came in and sprinkled fairy dust on it all.
  — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
• Dampen a sponge and then sprinkle seeds on top.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
• Add the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with garam masala.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
• Begin with ⅓ cup of salt sprinkled all over the board.
  — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with more thyme.
  — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
• Then, sprinkle the cleaner all over the tub.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
• Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
• Here’s where the story gets sprinkled with fairy dust.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 June 2026
• It can be sprinkled on foods for a unique flavor or added to sauces.
  — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
• As soon as the salmon begins to turn opaque, sprinkle in the wine.
  — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• Serve with chili sauce and sprinkle with zest (if using).
  — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
• Remove from oven, and sprinkle with salt.
  — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
• Finely grate zest from lemon over galette; sprinkle with chives.
  — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 May 2026
• Spoon mushrooms over toast, sprinkle with salt, and serve.
  — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
• To top it off, slather with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans.
  — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
• So go ahead and stir it, sprinkle it, or mix it with your favorite recipes.
  — Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
• Avoid sprinkling coffee on the stems.
  — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
• Spray the rust with lemon juice and then sprinkle a thick layer of salt over the top.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026

sprinkle

2 of 2 noun

• It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle.
• She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.
• But why stop at just a sprinkle?
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
• The sprinkles were a nice touch.
  — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
• This would be a sprinkle play for me, though.
  — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
• Top with white non-pareils and snowflake sprinkles.
  — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
• There may be a stray sprinkle at some point, but that's about it.
  — Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
• Spotty light rain and sprinkles cannot be ruled out.
  — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
• In sprinkles also, at least the red ones.
  — Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
• Topped with rainbow sprinkles and served on a stick.
  — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
• What’s blue and orange with sprinkles all over?
  — Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 June 2026
• Serve with toast or eat as is, with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
• Spread on cooled cake, and garnish with sprinkles.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
• Skies will be mainly cloudy with just a slight chance of a quick sprinkle.
  — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
• Dukkah is best known as a savory sprinkle made with sesame seeds and spices.
  — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
• Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles.
  — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
• If the salad is dull, add a sprinkle of salt and some lemon juice and toss.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
• For bonus points, tack on a bottle of fun sprinkles and a jar of hot fudge.
  — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 15 Dec. 2023
• Make sure to grate your own cheese and top each bowl with an extra sprinkle.
  — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
• Spread on cooled cake; garnish with sprinkles.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
• Garnish with a sprinkle of the peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and then the jalapeño.
  — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2023
• Spoon the sauce over the fritters, top with a sprinkle of the flaky salt and serve warm.
  — Will Coleman, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2022
• That has come out in sprinkles in Denver.
  — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
• Go all the way and ask for the sugar sprinkle to finish it off.
  — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
• Top your bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2022
• The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
  — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
• The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
  — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
• Garnish with a sprinkle of salt and a good crack of black pepper.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
• Garnish with a sprinkle of salt and a good crack of black pepper.
  — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
• A little dash of this; a little sprinkle of that.
  — Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026